Bethann
Bethann is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Pledged to God and full of grace.
Origin and history
Bethann is an English compound name combining Beth (from Elizabeth, meaning 'god is my oath') and Ann (from Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'). It gained moderate popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States. Today, it remains a rare given name for American girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,834 babies in the United States have been named Bethann since 1880. It ranks #3331 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2072.
States where it is most popular
- PA (44.5 %)
- NY (17.7 %)
- NJ (15.3 %)
- MI (6.5 %)
- OH (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 53 |
| 1950-1960 | 238 |
| 1960-1970 | 961 |
| 1970-1980 | 718 |
| 1980-1990 | 533 |
| 1990-2000 | 210 |
| 2000-2010 | 72 |
| 2010-2019 | 15 |
| 2020-2029 | 29 |
Nicknames
Beth, Annie, Ann
Fun facts
- Bethann emerged as part of a popular U.S. naming trend in the mid-20th century of combining Beth with other short traditional names like Ann or Lynn.
- The name fuses two ancient Hebrew elements representing devotion and divine favor.